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Posts Tagged ‘beneficial insects’


Posted on July 11, 2009

The Garden at Night

Gardening
The Garden at Night

When pests become a gardening problem but the source can not be found, a flashlight nighttime tour is often suggested to find the culprit. But nighttime gardening can be full of other delightful surprises as well, such as the perfect release time for beneficial insects and to see other wildlife you don’t normally see during the day.

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Posted on July 11, 2009

Just a Wash, but No Wax Please

Gardening
Just a Wash, but No Wax Please

Normally I water my garden at ground level using a watering wand, but I’ve decided to give it a "rain bath" two or three times a month. I basically use the wand as a shower to give the garden a heavy rain from above.

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